On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announced the
commencement of the Connect America Cost Model virtual workshop, the next step in implementing Phase II of the Connect America Fund established in the USF/ICC Transformation Order.1 The virtual workshop solicits input on a variety of topics related to the development and adoption of the forward-looking cost model for Connect America Phase II. On December 11, 2012, the Bureau announced the release of the first version of the Connect America Cost Model and solicited input in the virtual workshop as to whether any other functionalities or capabilities should be added to the Connect America Cost Model platform.2 Comments on this topic are due no later than

The Bureau may continue to add discussion topics, which will be announced by Public
Notice. Parties can participate in the virtual workshop by visiting the Connect America Fund webpage, https://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/connecting-america, and following the link to the virtual workshop.
The virtual workshop will take place over a period of weeks sufficient to allow public input
on all material issues. Discussion of additional topics may start and end at specific times that will be announced in advance. Comments from the virtual workshop will be included in the official public record of this proceeding. The Bureau will not rely on anonymous comments posted during the workshop in reaching decisions regarding the model. Participants should be aware that identifying information from parties that post material in the virtual workshop will be publicly available for inspection upon request, even though such information may not be posted in the workshop forums.
Reasonable accommodations, including materials in accessible formats (Braille, large print,
electronic files, and audio format) for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please include a description of the accommodation you will need, and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Please make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Accommodation requests should be directed to Kelly Jones, at Kelly.Jones@fcc.gov, 202-418-7078 (voice), 202-418-1169 (TTY), or 845-474-0054 (video).
For further information, please contact Katie King, 202-418-7491, Katie.King@fcc.gov or
Ted Burmeister, 202-418-7389, Theodore.Burmeister@fcc.gov.

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